Vegan Giniling Filipino Picadillo (Printable Recipe)

Hearty vegan giniling with potatoes and veggies in a savory tomato sauce. Cozy Filipino comfort food ready in one pan.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil
02 - 1 pound vegan ground sausage or ground beef
03 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
04 - 1 pound tomatoes, seeds removed and chopped
05 - 1 yellow onion, diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 2 long green chilies or Anaheim peppers, deseeded and diced
08 - 8 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 teaspoons sugar
10 - 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
11 - 0.5 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
12 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
13 - 2 cups vegan beef broth
14 - 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
15 - 0.25 cup white vinegar
16 - 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 0.75-inch pieces
17 - 2 cups diced carrots
18 - 1 cup green peas
19 - 0.5 cup green olives, halved
20 - Cooked rice, for serving

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add vegan ground sausage and red pepper flakes. Cook, breaking it apart, until browned and heated through, 4 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, chilies, and garlic. Season with sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
02 - Stir in tomato paste, vegan broth, soy sauce, and vinegar. Add potatoes and carrots. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are barely tender.
03 - Add green peas and olives to the pan. Stir well to combine. Simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens and potatoes are fully tender.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over cooked white rice.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Choose a vegan ground sausage that maintains texture during simmering for best results.
02 - Adjust spice levels by increasing or omitting red pepper flakes to suit personal preference.
03 - Prepare and measure all ingredients before cooking to streamline the process.
04 - Taste the dish before serving to fine-tune the balance of sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar.
05 - This dish pairs well with quinoa, cauliflower rice, or crusty bread as alternatives to white rice.